Nationals Sign Brad Lidge


The Nationals have signed former Phillies closer Brad Lidge to a one-year deal (rumored to be around $1MM with some incentives). Lidge appeared in just 25 games for the Phillies last season because of a shoulder injury, but was 0-2 with a 1.40 ERA in those 25 games. I always liked Lidge, maybe it's because I felt bad for him in that playoff game a while back when Pujols hit the an absolute bomb off him, but I always seem to end up rooting for him.

Lidge likely will not come in as the closer as the Nationals have Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard. Still, it's a nice pickup by the Nationals and since it's a 1 year deal there is basically very little risk.